Betty Bumpers and Rosalynn Carter Awarded this Years CDC Champion of Prevention Award at the 34th National Immunization Conference in Washington, DC

HHS Secretary Donna Shalala concluded her remarks at the CDCs 34th National Immunization Conference in Washington, DC with a presentation of this year's CDC Champion of Prevention Award to both Betty Bumpers and Rosalynn Carter.  Rosalynn was not able to be at the conference to recieve her award, however Betty was there to accept the honor on behalf of both herself and Rosalynn.

"From Arkansas to Washington, D.C., to the far corners of the globe, Betty has been a guardian of children, protecting them from polio, from rubella and from many other invisible enemies," secretary Shalala remarked during her presentation.  "One of the most important things I've done is to team up with dedicated leaders like Betty Bumpers and Rosalynn Carter, the guiding hands behind the Every Child By Two immunization campaign."

Thanking the Secretary during her acceptance remarks, Betty included a note of special thanks to all of those folks who have supported the efforts of herself, Rosalynn and ECBT.  "Thanks to all the public and private providers who have been such an inspiration all along the way," she said.  "From the very first announcement President Clinton made in the Rose Garden about his committment to help children, and with Secretary Shalala's help, we have made a difference."

Betty Bumpers’ Awards and Recognitions:

• 2005, installed into the National Women’s Hall of Fame for her steadfast dedication to the promotion of a healthy and peaceful world.
• 2005, Honorary Fellowship with the American Academy of Pediatrics (jointly with Mrs. Carter) in recognition of the work she has done and continues to do for the health and well-being of children. 
• 2001, Hepatitis Foundation International Humanitarian Award for significant contributions to uplifting people from threatening conditions and circumstances.
• 2000, Centers For Disease Control and Prevention Champion of Prevention award in appreciation for being a champion of prevention and for unwavering commitment to the health of all Americans.
• Vaccine Research Center Cornerstone Dedication – The Dale & Betty Bumpers Vaccine Research Center.
• 1998, Rotary International’s Polio Eradication Champion award for extraordinary effort on behalf of all the children of the world to eradicate Polio.
• 1998, March of Dimes Citizen of the Year Award, presented to Senator Dale Bumpers and Betty Bumpers for a lifetime commitment to children’s health and the eradication of Polio.
• 1997, National League for Nursing Isaac K. Beckes Award for service to the NLN by a non-nurse of national stature.
• 1997, Caring for Kids Award presented by Bell Atlantic.
• 1995, The Maxwell Finland Award from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, jointly with her husband, Senator Dale Bumpers.
• 1993, Healthy Community National Award, The Community Foundations.
• 1993, The Surgeon General’s Medallion, presented by U.S. Surgeon General Antonia C. Novello.
• 1993, National Immunization Program Award, Centers for Disease Control.
• 1993, Friend of the Children Award, Southern Early Childhood Association.
• 1993, National Council of Jewish Women Award.
• 1992, Pediatric Nursing Humanitarian Award.
• 1987, Distinguished Citizen Award, presented by the Governor of Arkansas, the Arkansas Office of Volunteerism and KARK-TV, Channel 4.
• Honorary Doctor of Law degrees from Hendrix College and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
• Excellence in Public Service Award presented by the American Academy of Pediatrics (jointly with Senator Bumpers) for child advocacy.

Rosalynn Carter’s Awards and Recognitions:

• Volunteer of the Decade and “Into the Light” awards from the National Mental Health Association.
• Award of Merit for Support of the Equal Rights Amendment from the National Organization for Women.
• Notre Dame Award for International Service.
• Eleanor Roosevelt Living World Award from Peace Links.
• Kiwanis World Service Medal from Kiwanis International Foundation.
• Jefferson Award from the American Institute for Public Service.
• Georgia Woman of the Year Award from the Georgia Commission on Women.
• Presidential Medal of Freedom, America’s highest civilian honor.
• Honorary Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics in recognition of the work she has done and continues to do for the health and well-being of children.
• Presidential Citation from the American Psychological Association.
• Distinguished Service Award for Leadership Christian Social Ethics from the Christian Life Commission of in the Southern Baptist Convention.
• Past honorary chairperson for the Georgia Special Olympics for Mentally Challenged Children.
• Past honorary chair of the President's Commission on Mental Health.
• Distinguished fellow at the Emory University Department of Women's Studies.
• Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health from the Institute of Medicine.
• United States Surgeon General's Medallion.